Question

Which of the following is not a basic concept of democracy?

a. majority rules, therefore compromise is not necessary.
b. government should look out for the common good of all citizens.
c. all citizens should be viewed as equal in the eyes of the law.
d. Freedoms only extend to the point where they infringe upon the freedoms of others.

Answer 1

The answer is letter a. majority rules, therefore compromise is not necessary.
Democracy only exists as long as people practice its concepts and believe in it. It is a choice that people should make. It has 5 basic concepts:
*Worth of the Individual
*Equality of All Persons
*Majority Rule, Minority Rights
*Necessity of Compromise
*Individual Freedom